KUANTAN: There is an urgent need for a direct emergency line “999”(Malaysian Emergency and Rescue Services-MERS-999) for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) to have a quick response and act on the illegals activities or any related emergency incidents on sea.
East Region Maritime enforcement chief First Admiral Nasir Adam said the “999” dial up should also connect to the APMM’s office as there were many cases of late response from the office after receiving late calls and complaints from the fishermen and other members of public.
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